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ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FUSES
Sunday 21st November, 2021 ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FUSES

What is a Fuse?

A fuse is a protector. It is a safety device that is used to protect home appliances like televisions, refrigerators, computers from damage by high voltage. A fuse is made up of a...

THE ANANTOMY OF A MOTHERBOARD
Monday 15th November, 2021 THE ANANTOMY OF A MOTHERBOARD

Although this blog is not about what a Motherboard is, we’ll take a recap, and define a Motherboard. A motherboard is basically a printed circuit board (PCB) used to connect different...

DID Y0U KNOW- ELECTRONICS COMPONENTS FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW
Tuesday 9th November, 2021 DID Y0U KNOW- ELECTRONICS COMPONENTS FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW

Electronics is a branch of physics and electrical engineering that deals with electrons' emission, behavior, and effects with electronic devices.

Electronics consists of a broad range of...

HOW DO BATTERIES WORK? WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Monday 1st November, 2021 HOW DO BATTERIES WORK? WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Imagine a world without batteries. All the devices we depend so much on would be useless! We’d only be able to take our laptops and phones as far as the reach of their cables, and then we...

MICROCONTROLLERS- TYPES, APPLICATIONS AND HOW THEY WORK
Sunday 10th October, 2021 MICROCONTROLLERS- TYPES, APPLICATIONS AND HOW THEY WORK

A microcontroller is a computer present in a single integrated circuit that is dedicated to perform one task and execute one specific application.

A microcontroller contains memory, programmable...

WHAT ARE TRANSFORMERS- HOW DO THEY WORK?
Sunday 3rd October, 2021 WHAT ARE TRANSFORMERS- HOW DO THEY WORK?

A transformer Iis a device that transfers electric energy from one alternating-current circuit to one or more other circuits, either increasing (stepping up) or reducing (stepping down) the...

WHAT IS A TRANSISTOR- HOW DO TRANSISTORS WORK?
Sunday 26th September, 2021 WHAT IS A TRANSISTOR- HOW DO TRANSISTORS WORK?

Our brain contains around 100 billion cells called neurons (the tiny switches that let you think and remember things). Computers contain billions of miniatures of "brain cells" as well, and they...

HOW TO REDUCE SHIPPING COST IN 2021- 6 USEFUL TIPS FOR BUSINESSES
Sunday 15th August, 2021 HOW TO REDUCE SHIPPING COST IN 2021- 6 USEFUL TIPS FOR BUSINESSES

Shipping and distribution are some of the most important aspects of any business either big or small. Shipping cost is, however, one of the biggest challenges businesses face every day to keep...

CAPACITORS- WHAT IS A CAPACITOR?
Sunday 1st August, 2021 CAPACITORS- WHAT IS A CAPACITOR?

It’s almost impossible not to talk about capacitors when talking about electricity. A capacitor is an electrical component used to store energy in an electric field. It has two electrical...

RESISTORS- HOW DO RESISTORS WORK?
Sunday 25th July, 2021 RESISTORS- HOW DO RESISTORS WORK?

Before we dive right in, let’s go over the basics of electricity. When it comes to electricity, there are two categories called CONDUCTORS and INSULATORS. Conductors (Like metal) s allows...

HOW TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF ELECTRONIC PARTS
Sunday 18th July, 2021 HOW TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF ELECTRONIC PARTS

Electronic waste also known as E-waste is a growing form of pollution today. As important as computers are today, they could be a threat to the environment when they are not properly disposed of...

This is Why you Should Source For Your Electronic Components in Bulk
Sunday 11th July, 2021 This is Why you Should Source For Your Electronic Components in Bulk

You’ll agree with me that consistency is really important in business. Whether you’re a manufacturer or, a company, or a distributor, you would understand that an increase in...

This is Why you Should Source For Your Electronic Components in Bulk
Sunday 11th July, 2021 This is Why you Should Source For Your Electronic Components in Bulk

You’ll agree with me that consistency is really important in business. Whether you’re a manufacturer or, a company, or a distributor, you would understand that an increase in...

 The Importance Of Component Inspection
Saturday 26th June, 2021 The Importance Of Component Inspection

Just like our body needs regular checkups, we must inspect our electronic components from time to time. Electrical Component inspection involves a thorough review of the components and...

How to test some basic electronic components with a Multimeter
Tuesday 15th June, 2021 How to test some basic electronic components with a Multimeter

We all know the importance of testing electronic components.  Even with advancements in electronic component testing, failures can happen. These failures might be due to inadequate testing...

WHAT IS A MULTIMETER? (USES AND TYPES)
Tuesday 15th June, 2021 WHAT IS A MULTIMETER? (USES AND TYPES)

What is a multimeter?

A multimeter is an electronic tool used to measure voltage, amps, and resistance across circuits. By attaching two leads to different parts of an electrical system,...

Saturday 5th June, 2021 Essential Electronic components and their uses

 When you see a big building of attraction like the Great Wall of China and the pyramid of Egypt, you see a big and beautiful structure that is beautiful enough to take pictures to keep as...

A Beginner's Guide to Setting Up Your Own Electronics Lab
Saturday 29th May, 2021 A Beginner's Guide to Setting Up Your Own Electronics Lab

If you’ve decided to start learning electronics and you’re looking to set up your own electronics lab, you’re in the right place. This guide will help you learn how to set...